Saturday, October 22, 2011

The Story Seed


As Saturday Centus rolls around again, I am happy to report that Ms. Matlock has given us 106 words to turn her prompt into a story, and she was generous enough to include a picture as well. Now, what could be nicer than that? The prompt, as always, is in red.

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I planted a little story seed,
just placed it deeply in the ground
and, fertilizing carefully,
spread all the dirt and mulch around.

My eager hands caressed the soil,
as earth returned my soft embrace.
A tender reed peeked through one morn.
I blessed the sun, knew water's grace.

Resolved to tend my seedling well,
I watched it with a loving eye.
The weeds I saw were quickly pulled;
my heart was happy to comply.

Fruition came in leaves and buds;
a flower raised her lovely head.
The story seed had done its work,
but it had grown a poem instead.

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34 comments:

  1. Brian MillerOctober 22, 2011 at 9:00 AM

    ha and a rather fun reading one at that...cute verse sue....i hope you plant many more of those seeds...and have a lovely saturday!

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  2. NonnaOctober 22, 2011 at 9:08 AM

    Beautifully done Sue ! You captured perfectly in this clever poem how we all should feel as we plant little 'seeds' whether in the ground or on paper...

    I especially love the lines:

    "A tender reed peeked through one morn.
    I blessed the sun, knew water's grace."

    Lovely !!!

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  3. BookieOctober 22, 2011 at 9:49 AM

    I knew you would do something wonderful with this...and you did. Great job!

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  4. Grandma HoneyOctober 22, 2011 at 9:56 AM

    Cute, Sue! You have a knack for giving little zingers at the end. :)

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  5. VikiOctober 22, 2011 at 9:58 AM

    Beautiful poem. You have such a lovely way with poetry. I loved it and enjoyed reading it so much.

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  6. Karen MortensenOctober 22, 2011 at 10:03 AM

    Love the way you can describe things. Makes it so I can almost feel it. Loved your little "surprise" ending.

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  7. anitamombanitaOctober 22, 2011 at 10:07 AM

    perfect take! I'll be ruminating on this one all day, I'm sure! ;) ah, what to do? what to do?

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  8. DaydreamerOctober 22, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    Lovely, amazing what and how our minds can grow isn't it!

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  9. JudieOctober 22, 2011 at 10:32 AM

    What a lyrical piece, Sue. Your poetry is so lovely!!

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  10. ChristineOctober 22, 2011 at 11:08 AM

    perfect ending,
    visited here a while
    and left with but a smile :)

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  11. UnknownOctober 22, 2011 at 11:18 AM

    I loved how you responded to the prompt! Very lovely!

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  12. Jocelyn ChristensenOctober 22, 2011 at 12:20 PM

    I unearthed some documents that have been missing since last October? Does that count? Beatiful as always! :)

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  13. CherylOctober 22, 2011 at 3:57 PM

    Sweet! Nicely done, Sue.

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  14. ConnieOctober 22, 2011 at 4:17 PM

    Your poems paint such a vivid picture. Love it.

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  15. Grandma Yellow HairOctober 22, 2011 at 6:19 PM

    So great of a poem at that too Sue.
    I enjoyed reading this very much and I know you will always plant lovely seeds like these.
    Hope your enjoying a beautiful weekend my friend
    Love
    Maggie

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  16. TgoetteOctober 22, 2011 at 7:14 PM

    Sue what a truly beautiful job you did with this poem! You are such an incredibly gifted writer and your poetry is always amazing to me!

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  17. Rawknrobyn.blogspot.comOctober 22, 2011 at 8:24 PM

    Sue, I love every line. Your poetry is so soothing, and has such beautiful imagery. I was swaying to the music while reading this. Now, I'm ready for a peaceful night's sleep. Thank you.
    xoRobyn

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  18. JoOctober 22, 2011 at 9:20 PM

    I loved this Sue ... utterly charming!

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  19. 21 WitsOctober 22, 2011 at 9:55 PM

    this was wonderful, and I've always wondered where poems were born, now I know! Thanks !

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  20. Rek SeshOctober 23, 2011 at 12:00 AM

    A beautiful piece and captures the poetic journey so well. It can apply to many others too.

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  21. DonnaOctober 23, 2011 at 4:04 AM

    I'm always in awe of the way you write....it's just...poetic! Beautiful and meaningful, Sue!

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  22. LisaluluOctober 23, 2011 at 7:59 AM

    wow, just like that it grew up so cute and special! like you!

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  23. Bargain Decorating with LaurieOctober 23, 2011 at 12:27 PM

    Sue, this is wonderful, and I love that your story seed became a poem instead. laurie @ http://dealingwithmyinnercritic.blogspot.com/

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  24. yayaOctober 23, 2011 at 1:30 PM

    Your garden flourishes!

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  25. GailOctober 23, 2011 at 4:20 PM

    You delivered wonderfully. A great piece with feeling and a message...beautiful.

    I am going have to check this out!

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  26. Joy For Your JourneyOctober 23, 2011 at 7:55 PM

    So cute!! Made me chuckle.

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  27. People Who Know Me Would Say:October 24, 2011 at 4:23 AM

    Some may say "cute" or "well done" and I certainly agree, BUT, whenever you write, there is quite literally a magic about it. And if you knew me better, you'd know I don't pay compliments where I don't feel their due; don't write or speak just to hear my own voice. You're something else, Sue.

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  28. CarolineOctober 24, 2011 at 11:13 AM

    LOVELY!

    The last line was fantastic! Having a past background in horticulture I really enjoyed this and your always descriptive use of words.

    I am going to read this to Helen and Lizzie when they come home from school.

    :)

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  29. DarleneOctober 24, 2011 at 4:35 PM

    Very nice ending. I like those seeds that plant poetry. I know you will keep them coming for us.

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  30. FiaunaOctober 25, 2011 at 1:36 PM

    I. LOVE. THIS!!! (Am I shouting loud enough for you?) Seriously, thank you for sharing.

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  31. AmyOctober 25, 2011 at 9:40 PM

    Oh, Sue. You are darling. You know that, don't you?

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  32. AnonymousOctober 29, 2011 at 1:53 PM

    I love that the story seed grew a poem instead

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  33. UnknownNovember 1, 2011 at 9:00 AM

    Dear Sue,
    You are indeed a good gardener when it comes to 'poem-plants'.
    Well done.
    Best wishes,
    Anna

    Anna's SC wk 77 'I planted a little story seed'

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  34. JennyNovember 13, 2011 at 2:36 PM

    I think it was a genetically modified seed, obviously.

    Love this line: I blessed the sun, knew water's grace.

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